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Food and drink across East Anglia
The East of England is a region where flavour feels close to the source. Fertile countryside, a long coastline and a strong community of growers, makers and chefs shape a food scene that’s both high quality and down to earth. Expect seasonal menus, great pubs, independent cafés and restaurants that make the most of what’s local, plus street food and markets for more casual bites. Seafood plays its part too, with coastal classics and ingredients that arrive fresh, alongside inland specialities from farms, dairies and small producers. If you like browsing, farmers’ markets and food festivals offer a chance to meet the people behind what you’re eating and stock up on things you’ll wish you’d taken home more of. Drinks are equally strong, with microbreweries, cider producers, distilleries and a growing number of vineyards offering tastings and relaxed days out. You’ll also find low and no options becoming more common, from kombucha to thoughtfully made soft drinks. Whether you plan a food-led escape or just want to eat well between adventures, this is a region that consistently delivers.
Eat + Drink Stories & Inspiration
Are there oysters in Norfolk and Suffolk
Posted: 24th Jul 2026
Oysters, otherwise know as Princes of the Sea, are harvested in Norfolk and Suffolk and can be… Oysters, otherwise know as Princes of the Sea, are harvested in Norfolk and Suffolk and can be…
Are there oysters in Norfolk and Suffolk
Posted: 24th Jul 2026
Oysters, otherwise know as Princes of the Sea, are harvested in Norfolk and Suffolk and can be…
Fish and chips in Norfolk and Suffolk
Posted: 24th Jul 2026
No visit to the seaside is complete without freshly-prepared fish and chips, soused in vinegar and…
Top Eat + Drink Attractions
Old Hall Southwold
Celebrating the best of Suffolk's countryside and coast, using some of the finest seasonal and… Celebrating the best of Suffolk's countryside and coast, using some of the finest seasonal and…
Old Hall Southwold
Celebrating the best of Suffolk's countryside and coast, using some of the finest seasonal and…
Giffords Hall Vineyard
Giffords Hall Vineyard is a family-run estate nestled in the heart of Suffolk, producing… Giffords Hall Vineyard is a family-run estate nestled in the heart of Suffolk, producing…
Giffords Hall Vineyard
Giffords Hall Vineyard is a family-run estate nestled in the heart of Suffolk, producing…
VisitNorwich
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Flint Vineyard Tours, Shop & Kitchen
A visit to Flint Vineyard is much more than a slog around our winery. It’s an insight into how and… A visit to Flint Vineyard is much more than a slog around our winery. It’s an insight into how…
Flint Vineyard Tours, Shop & Kitchen
A visit to Flint Vineyard is much more than a slog around our winery. It’s an insight into how and…
Eat + Drink Events
Slurp! Beer Festival
Date: 18th May - 25th May 2027
Our beer festival is back bigger and better. Beer. BBQ. Camping. Street food. Bakery. Live music.… Our beer festival is back bigger and better. Beer. BBQ. Camping. Street food. Bakery. Live…
Aprés-Ski Party
Date: 6th Mar - 6th Mar 2027
Kesgrave Hall presents Aprés Ski Party Night – an alpine dinner and party in Suffolk! Kesgrave Hall presents Aprés Ski Party Night – an alpine dinner and party in Suffolk!
The Ice Ball
Date: 31st Dec 2026 - 1st Jan 2027
Welcome the New Year in style at The Hangar, milsoms Kesgrave Hall. Welcome the New Year in style at The Hangar, milsoms Kesgrave Hall.
Luminate Sandringham
Date: 20th Nov - 24th Dec 2026
An immersive Christmas light trail through the stunning Sandringham Estate An immersive Christmas light trail through the stunning Sandringham Estate
Eat + Drink Businesses
St Peters Brewery
St. Peter's Brewery is one of England's original craft breweries, located alongside the moated St.… St. Peter's Brewery is one of England's original craft breweries, located alongside the moated…
St Peters Brewery
St. Peter's Brewery is one of England's original craft breweries, located alongside the moated St.…
Snape Maltings
Located on the Suffolk coast, Snape Maltings is one of the world's leading centres of music and a… Located on the Suffolk coast, Snape Maltings is one of the world's leading centres of music…
Snape Maltings
Located on the Suffolk coast, Snape Maltings is one of the world's leading centres of music and a…
Pump Street
Pump Street Bakery and Chocolate shop are situated in the village of Orford, on Suffolk's heritage… Pump Street Bakery and Chocolate shop are situated in the village of Orford, on Suffolk's…
Pump Street
Pump Street Bakery and Chocolate shop are situated in the village of Orford, on Suffolk's heritage…
The Brisley Bell
Fantastic garden. Cosy pub with beamed bar and snug, real fires, great choice of wine and ales, a… Fantastic garden. Cosy pub with beamed bar and snug, real fires, great choice of wine and…
The Brisley Bell
Fantastic garden. Cosy pub with beamed bar and snug, real fires, great choice of wine and ales, a…
Top Eat + Drink Itineraries
Voted The Sunday Times' Best Place to Live 2026, the city of Norwich in Norfolk, with its medieval… Voted The Sunday Times' Best Place to Live 2026, the city of Norwich in Norfolk, with its…
If you're looking to escape the hustle and bustle of a city, then the Suffolk Coast is the perfect… If you're looking to escape the hustle and bustle of a city, then the Suffolk Coast is the…
Relax in stunning rolling countryside that's punctuated with beautiful villages and well-preserved… Relax in stunning rolling countryside that's punctuated with beautiful villages and…
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Date: 14th Nov - 14th Nov 2026
Join us on this three-hour deep dive into the famous Pump Street Mince Pie. Join us on this three-hour deep dive into the famous Pump Street Mince Pie.
Ickworth Estate – National Trust
An Italianate Palace in the heart of Suffolk. With over 1800 acres of parkland, gardens and brand… An Italianate Palace in the heart of Suffolk. With over 1800 acres of parkland, gardens and…
Ickworth Estate – National Trust
An Italianate Palace in the heart of Suffolk. With over 1800 acres of parkland, gardens and brand…
The Norfolk Mead Hotel & Spa
A luxurious country house hotel with river frontage on the Norfolk broads, perfect for a relaxing… A luxurious country house hotel with river frontage on the Norfolk broads, perfect for a…
The Norfolk Mead Hotel & Spa
A luxurious country house hotel with river frontage on the Norfolk broads, perfect for a relaxing…
Date: 10th Oct - 10th Oct 2026
We’ve got the legends Amigos Grill rocking up to serve all the tasty food while you enjoy a few… We’ve got the legends Amigos Grill rocking up to serve all the tasty food while you enjoy a…
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